Mailbag Question: Betting Odds
By Scott Keith on April 3, 2018
Hey Scott! Long time reader. My question is about betting odds. Up until a year ago I didn't know they existed and was shocked they are real and the odds within a few hours of the fight are usually accurate.
My questions are:
1. Have you ever heard of any wrestlers or backroom staff ever placing a bet on their own match to make some extra money on the side? I know things can change last minute but it seems it would be tempting for a lesser paid talent to call a relative to place a bet for him.
2. Does WWE ever get concerned about how accurate the odds get close to the match and have they ever considered changing a finish in spite of them?
Bonus Question: Just got the WWE network and I was trying to find the best Andre the Giant match. What was his best match where he wasn't burdened by physical pain.
1. Yes, it literally happens every show, which is why odds swing so dramatically as it gets close to the show.
2. Yes, and Vince has literally switched finishes to mess with the odds for reasons that escape anyone with a brain.
Bonus: Andre was in pain most of his life, sadly. I'm fond of his matches with Ernie Ladd from Mid-South, though.
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